green bottlebrush
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A hardier bottlebrush with an arching but compact habit, sharply pointed leaves and yellow-green flowers in mid- to late summer. The woody seedcases can persist for several years
Scientific classification
- Species
- green bottlebrush (Callistemon viridiflorus)
- Genus
- Callistemon
- Family
- Myrtaceae
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- Toxicity
- Shrubs
- Plant type
- 1.5-2.5 metres
- Height
- 1.5-2.5 metres
- Spread
- Evergreen
- Foliage
- Bushy
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of green bottlebrush
Distribution map
Tasmania
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of green bottlebrush
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green bottlebrush care guide
- Deep weekly watering, mature plants tolerate temporary dryness
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Deep weekly watering, mature plants tolerate temporary dryness
Fertilizing
FertilizingSlow release native shrub feed applied single dose early spring
Pruning
PruningUsually little pruning is needed. Lightly shape if necessary, removing dead, damaged or diseased shoots. Prune after flowering.
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed, surface sown onto moist compost in spring, or from semi-hardwood cuttings
Growing
GrowingGrow in full sun in a moist but well-drained acid or neutral soil
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to honey fungus
Pests
May be susceptible to scale insect, mealy bug and glasshouse red spider mite
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